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goserelin acetate

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The acetate salt of a synthetic decapeptide analog of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH). Continuous, prolonged administration of goserelin in males results in inhibition of pituitary gonadotropin secretion, leading to a significant decline in testosterone production; in females, prolonged administration results in a decrease in estradiol production.

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US brand name:	Zoladex
Abbreviation:	ZDX
Chemical structure:	D-Ser(bu(t))(6)azgly(10)-LHRH acetate
NSC code:	606864

goserelin acetate

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